CH 20: Terminology Flashcards
1
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aerosol
A
pertaining to solution in air
2
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analgesic
A
pertaining to no senstivity to pain
3
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bronchodilator
A
dilation of bronchial tube
4
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chemotherapy
A
treatment using drugs
5
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idiosyncrasy
A
unexpected effect of a drug that is peculiar to an individual
- idio: individual
- syn: together
- cras: mixture
6
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subcutaneous
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pertaining to below the skin
7
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hypodermic
A
pertaining to be below the skin
8
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synergism
A
process of working together
9
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anesthesia
A
condition of no feeling, sensation
10
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antihistamine
A
nitrogen compound against tissue
- amine: nitrogen containing compound
11
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hypnotic
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pertaining to no sleep
12
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iatrogenic
A
produced by treatment
13
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sublingual
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pertaining to below the tongue
14
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erythromycin
A
substance of red mold
15
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narcotic
A
pertaining to stupor
